Buda (folklore)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/buda-folklore

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Buda?Buda is a belief in Ethiopia and Eritrea that some people can turn into hyenas and have a powerful evil eye.
2. Why do people think Buda can turn into hyenas?Folklore says those with Buda can transform into hyenas, showing animal ferocity and hiding their human identity.

Buda: A supernatural phenomenon in Ethiopian and Eritrean folklore involving the evil eye and hyena shapeshifting, often attributed to specific social groups.
Evil Eye (Buda context): A perceived supernatural power to inflict harm or misfortune through a malevolent gaze, central to the Buda legend.
Hyena Shapeshifting: The folkloric ability of Buda bearers to transform into hyenas, enabling clandestine actions and predatory behavior.
Tabib: An Amharic term for a manual laborer, often conflated with Buda bearers, highlighting the link between manual work and perceived malevolence.